Mall Shooter Sought By Prince George's Police, Arrest Warrant Issued For Stephon Jones

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect wanted in a fatal shooting at the Mall at Prince George's in Hyattsville.

Detectives identified and charged 33-year-old Stephon Edward Jones of Washington, D.C., with the shooting. He’s charged with the murder of 20-year-old Darrion Herring of Hyattsville. Anyone with information on Jones’ whereabouts is asked to call detectives or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $25,000 is available.

On Aug. 18 at approximately 4 p.m., officers with the Hyattsville Police Department and the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 3500 block of East-West Highway for a shooting. Herring was discovered in the food court at a mall suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Jones shot and killed Herring during a verbal dispute. Jones has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and related charges.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates homicides that occur in the city of Hyattsville.

If anyone has information on his whereabouts, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512.

Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device. Refer to case number 22-0039593.